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global bull & bear
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in global bull & bear, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 19, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of DPST

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the global bull & bear returned 5.67% Year-To-Date and 5.96% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.63%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
global bull & bear
-0.25%1.11%5.67%7.86%28.47%9.27%1.17%5.96%
AFK
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF
-1.78%-4.91%-3.07%6.46%69.57%18.31%6.28%6.23%
BRZU
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 2X Shares
0.01%9.69%40.16%60.88%142.29%26.33%10.30%-13.35%
CHAU
Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares
-1.08%-4.15%-3.54%-1.25%61.09%-0.80%-10.81%2.26%
DPST
Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares
0.45%-2.83%-0.45%0.42%91.76%12.75%-25.34%-13.96%
DRN
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares
4.73%-11.07%7.20%-5.87%13.21%1.62%-8.74%-5.97%
DRV
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares
-4.42%10.87%-10.24%0.08%-24.69%-19.07%-18.04%-28.36%
EDC
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares
-3.10%-8.66%2.22%4.77%132.25%24.50%-9.45%2.50%
EDZ
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares
3.18%1.88%-15.47%-21.23%-68.29%-35.04%-16.65%-32.64%
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares
0.99%10.65%73.41%74.41%114.40%17.88%34.73%-6.02%
ERY
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares
-0.91%-10.64%-44.69%-46.05%-59.53%-24.06%-41.06%-36.42%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 20, 2015, global bull & bear's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, global bull & bear closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2020 with a return of +24.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2020 at -31.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.33%3.20%-4.12%0.44%5.67%
20254.31%-1.95%-0.98%-4.31%1.83%4.63%-0.68%8.07%1.94%-2.20%2.29%1.87%15.13%
2024-4.45%-0.33%1.99%-2.23%-0.44%-1.36%7.61%0.63%3.28%-1.87%3.22%-6.37%-1.07%
20236.50%-5.95%-8.49%-1.16%-4.91%3.59%9.49%-8.31%-1.76%-4.18%7.13%10.07%-0.56%
20222.33%3.74%-0.48%-8.48%1.29%-4.96%2.59%-1.95%-4.11%3.02%3.39%-6.50%-10.59%
2021-1.02%7.92%1.44%2.73%4.53%-1.68%-4.63%0.47%-2.04%0.06%-2.74%2.66%7.29%

Benchmark Metrics

global bull & bear has an annualized alpha of 5.04%, beta of 0.20, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 2015.

  • This portfolio participated in 88.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.00% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
  • R² of 0.02 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.04%
Beta
0.20
0.02
Upside Capture
61.00%
Downside Capture
88.47%

Expense Ratio

global bull & bear has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

global bull & bear ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


global bull & bear Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
global bull & bear Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
global bull & bear Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
global bull & bear Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
global bull & bear Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
global bull & bear Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.34

0.88

+0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.80

1.37

+0.43

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.90

1.39

+0.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.12

6.43

-0.31


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AFK
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF
811.922.381.362.549.66
BRZU
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 2X Shares
892.182.531.344.9212.75
CHAU
Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares
651.261.731.252.088.32
DPST
Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares
210.190.851.120.501.11
DRN
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares
7-0.23-0.001.00-0.31-0.82
DRV
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares
9-0.130.171.02-0.18-0.24
EDC
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares
671.351.881.272.157.48
EDZ
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares
1-1.00-1.680.80-0.76-1.00
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares
440.991.441.211.412.87
ERY
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares
1-0.90-1.420.84-0.68-1.30

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

global bull & bear Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.34
  • 5-Year: 0.08
  • 10-Year: 0.23
  • All Time: 0.15

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of global bull & bear compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

global bull & bear provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.50%2.76%3.52%3.46%1.62%1.93%1.22%1.92%1.44%0.50%0.27%0.22%
AFK
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF
1.05%1.02%0.00%2.27%3.59%4.17%3.91%6.34%1.71%1.99%2.67%2.16%
BRZU
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 2X Shares
1.90%2.39%8.73%3.24%4.70%6.29%0.78%0.95%1.04%0.74%0.00%0.00%
CHAU
Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares
2.11%1.97%2.25%3.97%0.77%1.73%0.09%0.58%0.83%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DPST
Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares
2.12%2.18%1.55%1.78%1.51%0.58%0.90%1.29%2.18%0.30%0.00%0.00%
DRN
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares
2.48%2.81%2.24%2.84%2.70%4.21%1.90%2.59%3.11%0.91%0.00%0.00%
DRV
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares
3.12%2.88%4.57%5.35%0.38%0.00%0.58%1.71%0.42%0.00%0.00%0.00%
EDC
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares
1.67%1.79%3.94%3.54%0.00%0.18%0.44%0.97%0.78%0.25%0.00%0.00%
EDZ
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares
5.23%6.58%4.87%4.34%0.00%0.00%0.82%1.67%0.68%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ERX
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares
1.55%2.54%2.94%3.17%2.23%2.16%2.35%1.56%3.10%0.85%0.00%0.00%
ERY
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares
3.76%3.48%4.13%4.14%0.32%0.00%0.43%1.50%0.56%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the global bull & bear. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the global bull & bear was 47.47%, occurring on May 13, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current global bull & bear drawdown is 9.49%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-47.47%Mar 19, 202039May 13, 2020
-24.88%Nov 9, 201553Jan 26, 2016221Dec 8, 2016274
-23.88%Jan 29, 2018219Dec 10, 2018315Mar 12, 2020534
-15.34%Mar 13, 20201Mar 13, 20201Mar 16, 20202
-12.65%Aug 20, 201527Sep 28, 201528Nov 5, 201555

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkCHAUDRNDRVDPSTBRZUAFKERXERYEDZEDCPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.400.57-0.570.570.450.510.49-0.49-0.690.690.58
CHAU0.401.000.22-0.220.250.330.420.29-0.30-0.660.660.53
DRN0.570.221.00-0.990.390.310.320.30-0.29-0.400.400.36
DRV-0.57-0.22-0.991.00-0.40-0.31-0.32-0.290.290.40-0.40-0.36
DPST0.570.250.39-0.401.000.310.340.48-0.48-0.400.400.65
BRZU0.450.330.31-0.310.311.000.460.41-0.41-0.620.620.70
AFK0.510.420.32-0.320.340.461.000.40-0.40-0.640.650.56
ERX0.490.290.30-0.290.480.410.401.00-1.00-0.450.450.52
ERY-0.49-0.30-0.290.29-0.48-0.41-0.40-1.001.000.45-0.45-0.52
EDZ-0.69-0.66-0.400.40-0.40-0.62-0.64-0.450.451.00-1.00-0.68
EDC0.690.660.40-0.400.400.620.650.45-0.45-1.001.000.68
Portfolio0.580.530.36-0.360.650.700.560.52-0.52-0.680.681.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 20, 2015